Vtg. "Think Ethnic" Smothers Brothers Ashtray

Vintage Smothers Brothers Ceramic Ashtray | "Think Ethnic" | 1960s-70s TV Memorabilia | Gold Rim | Jack Nadel Inc. | Folk Music Comedy Duo Collectible A must-have for any serious collector of vintage television memorabilia and mid-century pop culture ephemera — this rare promotional ceramic ashtray commemorates Tom and Dick Smothers, the iconic American folk music and comedy duo who captivated audiences during the 1960s and 70s with their groundbreaking Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Item Details: Dimensions: 7 inches diameter × 1 inch tall Material: Ceramic with gold gilt rim Maker: Jack Nadel Inc., Los Angeles, California (marked on bottom) Condition: Good vintage condition; light age-related wear consistent with age Origin: United States Era: Circa 1960s–1970s Description: This classic round ceramic ashtray features a crisp black-and-green illustration of Tom and Dick Smothers performing — Tom with his acoustic guitar and Dick with his upright bass — rendered in a charming mid-century graphic style. Above the illustration, the playful phrase "THINK ETHNIC" appears in bold green lettering, a witty nod to the brothers' irreverent brand of comedy. Below the illustration, printed facsimile signatures read: "Hi from the Smothers Bros. — Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers" — a personal touch that makes this piece feel like a genuine keepsake from the duo's heyday. The rim is accented with elegant gold gilt, giving it a polished, premium feel typical of quality promotional ceramics of the era. The bottom is stamped with the Jack Nadel Inc., Los Angeles, California mark, a well-known promotional products company that produced celebrity and corporate merchandise throughout the mid-20th century. A Piece of Television History: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (CBS, 1967–1969) was one of the most culturally significant television programs of its era, blending folk music, sharp satire, and social commentary in ways that consistently challenged network censors. Tom and Dick Smothers became counterculture heroes, and merchandise from their peak years is now increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage TV memorabilia, 1960s pop culture, and folk music history. Promotional ashtrays like this one were a common and popular form of celebrity merchandise in the mid-20th century, when smoking accessories were mainstream gifts and collectibles. Today, they serve as fascinating time capsules of American entertainment history — equally at home in a curio cabinet, a vintage bar cart vignette, or a dedicated TV memorabilia collection. Perfect For: Smothers Brothers fans and folk music enthusiasts Vintage television and 1960s pop culture collectors Mid-century memorabilia and advertising collectible collections Retro bar cart or den décor A unique, conversation-starting gift Keywords: Smothers Brothers ashtray, vintage TV memorabilia, 1960s celebrity ashtray, Think Ethnic Smothers Brothers, Tom Smothers Dick Smothers collectible, Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Jack Nadel Inc. ceramic, vintage promotional ashtray, folk music memorabilia, 1960s television collectible, mid-century ceramic ashtray, gold rim ashtray, vintage celebrity souvenir, CBS television memorabilia